Blockchain-backed app provides information about food impacts and combined customer choice Aalto researchers have developed and tested a pilot app to help consumers evaluate their food choices. The study is part of the EU-ATARCA project which aims to create and promote ‘anti-rival tokens’, a blockchain-based technology that encourages the sharing of digital goods. Though consumers are increasingly concerned about the environmental and health impacts of their food choices, many people are … [Read more...] about New technologies can help people make sustainable dietary decisions
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Research: Rising Concerns Regarding Animal Welfare & Human Health to Present Opportunities for Air-based Food Manufacturers
According to Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the global air-based foods market is expected to expand at an impressive CAGR of 11.7 percent to reach a market valuation of US$ 100 million by 2032. The market is surging due to remarkable food offerings that can be made independent of the land and sea by key market players. Rising veganism and the need for sustainable food production are pushing forward the alternative protein industry. However, the forecast … [Read more...] about Research: Rising Concerns Regarding Animal Welfare & Human Health to Present Opportunities for Air-based Food Manufacturers
A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows
From the wide variety of sodas, candies, and baked goods that are sold worldwide, it’s clear that people love their sweet treats. But consuming too much white table sugar or artificial sweetener can lead to health issues. In the search for a better sweetener, researchers in ACS’ Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry now report a low-calorie mixture that is as sweet as table sugar and, in lab experiments, feeds “good” gut microbes. Artificial sweeteners have exploded in … [Read more...] about A new low-calorie sweetener could also improve gut health, study shows
